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 🔗African American History Consultant

  • Full Time
  • Columbia, SC
  • $46,500 - $48,500/- USD / Year
  • Applications have closed
  • Department: State Historic Preservation Office
  • Job Reference #: 192201
  • Job Summary: This position is part of the SHPO and serves as liaison to the SC African American Heritage Commission, which promotes the preservation of historic sites, structures, buildings and culture of the African American experience in SC.
  • Job Qualifications:

    Minimum and Additional Requirements:
    Bachelor’s degree in history, historic preservation, public history or related field, and experience in historical research, writing or a historic preservation field.

    Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

    Knowledge of African American history and culture.
    Knowledge of the principles and practices of historic preservation.
    Ability to conduct historical research in primary and secondary sources.
    Ability to communicate in a clear and effective manner both orally and in writing.
    Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with the public and as an Archives and History team member. The position requires initiative, judgment, and tact.
    Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to juggle multiple projects and deadlines.
    Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in South Carolina.
    Willingness to learn new skills such as event and project management.
    Knowledge of website maintenance and social media.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master’s degree in history, historic preservation, public history or related field, and one year professional experience in public history, historic preservation, or related field.  Knowledge of South Carolina history and Southern history.

  • How to Apply:

    Please complete the online state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please attach a cover letter and resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the online application.  Visit careers.sc.gov.

  • Job benefits: This position is eligible for generous benefits offered by the State of South Carolina including health and dental insurance, retirement and savings plan options, and paid vacation and sick leave.
  • Physical Demands / Work Environment: Primarily office based. Position requires travel around the state, but overnight stays are generally not necessary. This is not a remote work position. Must have or be able to obtain a valid S.C. driver's license.
  • Contact Name: Brenda House
  • Application Email: bhouse@scdah.sc.gov
  • Application URL: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sc/jobs/5462588/african-american-history-consultant?department[0]=DepartmentofArchivesandHistory&sort=PositionTitleAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
  • Application Phone #: 8038966160
  • Application Address: 8301 Parklane Road Columbia, SC 29223

Website SC Department of Archives & History

Celebrating more than 120 years of serving the people of South Carolina, the SC Department of Archives and History’s mission is to preserve and promote the documentary and cultural heritage of the Palmetto State through the Archives, Records Management program, and State Historic Preservation Office.

Provides technical assistance to individuals and organizations interested in identifying, documenting and preserving African American historic places through information about the agency’s historic preservation programs and research resources, and other organizations as appropriate. Plans, implements and participates in outreach and research activities that promote South Carolina’s African American historic places, including publications, exhibits, presentations, and workshops. Promotes the identification and documentation of African American historic places through historic property surveys, National Register of Historic Places nominations, and state historical marker applications. Serves as liaison to the SC African American Heritage Commission, providing project, event and administrative support.